Created by a teacher and based in the Science of Reader, Bob Books progress in small steps, building skills gradually. This means kids are always successful! With their confidence ever growing, kids develop a love of books and reading.
Inspiring reading success for over 40 years!
With more than 10 million sets sold, children all over the world have built confidence in reading. Bob Books will leave your kids saying, “I read the whole book!”®
"Bob Books use fool-proof, evidence-based methods to teach kids how to read — and they're fun!” — Emily Oster, author of The New York Times bestseller Cribsheet and parent of two
Why Bob Books
Success Builds Confidence
Phonics and Simple Illustrations
Bob Books focus on phonics-based words that can be sounded out. When children realize they can decode new words themselves, they discover the magic of reading! Simple, two-color illustrations add fun without distracting from the text.
Stories from the Start
Other learn-to-read phonics programs introduce skills through activities or videos, then incorporate them into stories. Bob Books teach skills through stories right from the start. With fun characters and action on every page, kids love reading from day one!
Caregiver Support
We know that helping a child learn to read can be intimidating! All boxed sets include a parent card with tips for helping your child learn to read. Many parent cards also suggest games and activities to take your child’s learning beyond the page.
Which Stage is Right for My Child?
My First Bob Books: Reading Readiness
Read these books with your child. Practice pre-reading skills such as letter sounds and recognizing shapes.
Usual Grade Level: Pre-K and younger
Guided Reading Levels: N/A
Stage 1: Starting to Read
The first books your child can read! Decodable stories to build phonics skills—and kids’ confidence!
Usual Grade Level: Pre-K to Kindergarten
Guided Reading Levels: A, B, C, D, E
Stage 2: Emerging Reader
Reinforce skills learned in Stage 1; build vocabulary of sight words
Usual Grade Level: Kindergarten
Guided Reading Levels: B, C, D, E, F
Stage 3: Developing Reader
Long vowels, consonant blends, and other phonics skills; longer sentences and stories to build reading endurance.
Usual Grade Level: Kindergarten to First Grade
Guided Reading Levels: D, E, F, G, H, I
Bob Books Success!
With over 10 million sets sold, Bob Books is one of the best-selling learn-to-read phonics programs worldwide. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say with pride, “I read the whole book!”®